MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school board’s cancellation of an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy was ill-advised and sends a hurtful message, especially to the LGBTQ+ community, education officials said.
A member of Cumberland Valley School District’s board cited concerns about what he described as Pancholy’s activism and “lifestyle” before the board voted unanimously Monday to cancel his appearance at a May 22 assembly at the Mountain View Middle School. Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying.
Besides their concerns about Pancholy, some board members also noted the district’s policy about not hosting overtly political events, news outlets reported. The policy was enacted after the district was criticized for hosting a rally by Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign for president.
Cycling star Evenepoel targets June return from crash ahead of Tour de France and Paris Olympics
Family Does Part to Benefit Society
Shanghai to stage Olympic Qualifier Series in May
A Couple's Efforts to Build a Strong Aviation Country
Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long
Getting Lost Amongst Ancient Dwellings, Scenery in Songyang
Selfless Dedication — from Generation to Generation
Chinese Painting Techniques Inspire Indian Painter
Hawaii Supreme Court chides state's legal moves on water after deadly Maui wildfire
CPC Delegate Committed to Subway Safety
An appeals court dismisses charges against a Michigan election worker who downloaded a voter list
Working Hard During Golden Time